US Bridges

US 19- SR 9 over Yahoola Creek

Good

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NE of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018700220

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19- SR 9 over Yahoola Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19- SR 9 over Yahoola Creek in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,730 by 2032. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 19- SR 9
CrossesYahoola Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Dahlonega
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.54739, -83.9729
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,130 (2024)
Projected traffic8,730 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19- SR 9 over Yahoola Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19- SR 9 over Yahoola Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does US 19- SR 9 over Yahoola Creek carry?

About 7,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 19- SR 9 over Yahoola Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 19- SR 9 over Yahoola Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.